Yvette C. Terrie, BSPharm, RPh

Acne affects an estimated 80% of the population between the ages of 11 and 30, and pharmacists are likely to encounter many patients seeking advice on their OTC options.

Alicia Rybovic, Associate Editor

Optometry services provided at retail clinics are on the rise, thanks to the convenience, affordability, and quality of care provided.

Yvette C. Terrie, BSPharm, RPh

James C. McAllister III, MS, FASHP

As a new administration prepares to take office, now is the time for pharmacists to be proponents of the change promised for health care.

Carolyn Dang, Long-shyang Chang, Katie Mai, Tammy Xie, and David Q. Pham, PharmD, BCPS

Mortality rates for acute myocardial infarction have decreased, but rapid response and chronic management are key to improving outcomes.

Guido Zanni, PhD

As with hypertension, clinicians must aggressively monitor hypotension, which is associated with many serious conditions.

Sarah K. Ford, PharmD, BCPS

Patients with diabetes have a 2- to 4-fold higher risk of stroke and death from heart disease; the counseling implications are discussed here.

Guido Zanni, PhD

Many different triggers prompt overeating, cues clinicians might use to a dieter's advantage.

Alicia Rybovic, Associate Editor

This month's RESPy Award winner, Bonnie Hui, is dedicated to advancing the profession of pharmacy through many different efforts.

Cmdr John Burke

Should patients be required to show identification when obtaining controlled substance prescriptions?

Yvette C. Terrie, BSPharm, RPh

When assisting patients in the selection of fiber supplements, pharmacists should remind patients to increase fiber intake gradually over time.

Joseph L. Fink III, BSPharm, JD

Does a pharmacist filmed diverting controlled substances have legal recourse against her employer?

Fred M. Eckel, RPh, MS

Julie Khani and Charles Sewell

Caryn Domenici, RPh, Alka Patel, PharmD, and Kevin Sullivan

John R. Horn, PharmD, FCCP, and Philip Hansten, PharmD

Transporter proteins transport drugs in and out of cells and are susceptible to reduced or enhanced activity depending on drug exposure.

Russel Allinson, RPh, MS

The first in a new series of regular commentaries on the fast-growing field of specialty pharmacy.

Michael J. Gaunt, PharmD

Attention should be paid to drug name suffixes to prevent mixups.

Eileen Koutnik-Fotopoulos, Staff Writer

Pharmacy automation is elevating patient care, allowing pharmacies to improve their efficiencies and allocate more time to patient counseling.

Martin A. Erickson III, RPh

Craig I. Coleman, PharmD

Jeannette Y. Wick, RPH, MBA, FASCP

Alcohol is a drug, social lubricant, and agent of abuse; alcohol abuse and dependence exist along a continuum, and different approaches can help.

John R. Horn, PharmD, FCCP

Robert Lee Page II, PharmD, FCCP, FAHA, BCPS, CGP

Joanne LaFleur, PharmD, MSPH

Robert Lee Page II, PharmD, FCCP, FAHA, BCPS, CGP

Anna D. Garrett, PharmD, BCPS, CPP

Kathleen Jaeger, GPhA President and Chief Executive Officer

Lauren Green, Associate Editor

The walk-in-clinic model presents new opportunities for pharmacists to expand their roles as accessible health care providers.

Eileen Koutnik-Fotopoulos, Staff Writer

Travel medicine service is an opportunity community pharmacies should consider integrating into the patient-care model.